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How to get fromPurley to Forest Hillby train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Forest Hilltrain train Purley - London Bridge
    24 min
    £4–8

  2. Train, line 197 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus bus 197
    39 min
    £3–26

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Forest Hilltaxi taxi 8.7 mi
    22 min
    £20–25

  4. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Forest Hillcar car 8.7 mi
    22 min
    £3

  5. Train via London Bridge

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Forest Hilltrain train London Bridge - East Croydon / ...
    53 min
    £9–19

  6. Bus, line 197 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus bus 197
    1h 3m
    £3–43

  7. Line 289 bus, line 356 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus bus 289
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Green to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus bus 356
    1h 51m
    £4–5

Purley to Forest Hill by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.8 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Forest Hill, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Forest Hill 5 times a week. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Forest Hill Station /London Rd via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Park Lane / Fairfield Halls in around 1h 3m.

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